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65 Cool Words You May Have Never Heard Of And Their Meanings
CuriositiesFEB 6, 2023

65 Cool Words You May Have Never Heard Of And Their Meanings

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This one is for (aspiring) writers and those wanting to enhance their verbiage. Other than being able to share your story, arguably the most rewarding part about being a writer is the never-ending discovery of words you may not know. Rare but beautiful words may help one impart emotions or situations that may take multiple words, if not sentences, in just one short term. If you ever wondered if there was a word to describe a particular situation or feeling, there probably is. You just don't know about it (yet).
One may think that the many obscure words are irrelevant in day-to-day living. After all, wouldn't they be more common if people got to use them more often? Well, technically, yes. However, there are many reasons to adapt words you've never heard of. Other than making your vernacular more beautiful, rare words help convey an idea more concisely, whether written or spoken. Besides that, using cool unknown words adds great panache to one's lingua.
Below, we've compiled many rare words with beautiful meanings and typically unknown words that could be applied to everyday language. Just be sure you know what they mean and how to spell them correctly! Discovered any words that you liked and will try to add to your vocabulary? Let us know by giving them an upvote! Also, what other uncommon words should be added to the list? Comment down below!

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65 Cool Words You May Have Never Heard Of And Their Meanings
Clinomania
Meaning: an excessive desire to stay in bed.
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Tidsoptimist
Meaning: a person who’s habitually late because they think they have more time than they do.
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35points

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Dysania
Meaning: the state of finding it hard to get out of bed in the morning.
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Lethologica
Meaning: the inability to remember a word or put your finger on the right word.
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65 Cool Words You May Have Never Heard Of And Their Meanings
Phosphene
Meaning: the stars or dots you see when you rub your eyes.
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Alexithymia
Meaning: inability to identify and express or describe one’s feelings.
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25points

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Overmorrow
Meaning: the day after or following tomorrow.
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Ailurophile
Meaning: a cat lover.
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21points

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Nibling
Meaning: the gender-neutral term for nieces or nephews.
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19points

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65 Cool Words You May Have Never Heard Of And Their Meanings
Cryptomnesia
Meaning: when you forget that you’ve forgotten something, and perceive it as a new, original thought.
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Potvaliancy
Meaning: brave only as a result of being drunk.
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Griffonage
Meaning: careless or illegible handwriting.
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Psithurism
Meaning: the sound of wind in the trees and leaves.
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Schadenfreude
Meaning: a feeling of enjoyment that comes from seeing or hearing about the troubles of other people.
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17points

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65 Cool Words You May Have Never Heard Of And Their Meanings
Sangfroid
Meaning: the ability to stay calm in difficult or dangerous situations.
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16points

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Whippersnapper
Meaning: a young and inexperienced person considered to be overconfident.
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16points

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Quidnunc
Meaning: a person who seeks to know all the latest news or gossip.
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Decathect
Meaning: to withdraw one’s feelings of attachment from (a person, idea, or object), as in anticipation of a future loss.
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15points

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65 Cool Words You May Have Never Heard Of And Their Meanings
Pentapopemptic
Meaning: a person who has been divorced five times.
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15points

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Tacenda
Meaning: things not to be mentioned or made public—things better left unsaid.
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14points
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